Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs
Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs serves 205 students in grades Prekindergarten-9.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 54%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Hawaii state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 88% (majority Asian).
Top Placements
Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs places among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 5%)
School Overview
Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs's student population of 205 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-9 |
| Total Students | 205 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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School Comparison
Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 289 schools in Hawaii (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.79. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (HI) |
Overall Testing Rank | #267 out of 289 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 11-19% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-39% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 8:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 29% |
| Hispanic | 23% | 14% |
| Black | n/a | 2% |
| White | 1% | 12% |
| Hawaiian | 68% | 29% |
| Two or more races | 8% | 14% |
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Diversity Score | 0.48 | 0.79 |
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Graduation Rate (14-15) | ≥50% | 82% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 57% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Hawaii Department Of Education School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, HI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs is Ke Ana Laahana - Pcs (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Keaukaha Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Hilo Keaukaha Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 416 students
0.0 miles
240 Desha Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 974-4181 0.0 PK-6 416 - Hilo Ke Ana Laahana - Pcs Charter School
Grades: 7-12 | 43 students
0.8 miles
160 Baker Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-6228 0.8 7-12 43 - Hilo Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 342 students
2.3 miles
966 Kilauea Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 974-4160 2.3 PK-6 342 - Hilo Connections - New Century Pcs Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 363 students
2.6 miles
174 Kamehameha Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-3664 2.6 K-12 363 - Hilo Waiakea High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,256 student
2.8 miles
155 W Kawili St
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 974-4888 2.8 9-12 1,256
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